Expanding Access, Elevating Quality Through Team-Based Care| Quality Time with Dr. Schaal-Online CE Course

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On this episode of Quality Time, Margaret Head, chief nursing officer, and Kayla Gutierrez, director of advanced practice, both in Houston Methodist Physician Organization, discuss how the organization is leveraging team-based care, advanced practice providers and innovative ambulatory care models to improve access, enhance patient safety and deliver a consistent experience across more than 260 clinics. They also explore the growing role of APPs, leadership development opportunities and the strategies helping patients receive high-quality, compassionate care closer to home.

 

Notable Topics Covered:

  • Quality and access challenges in ambulatory care
  • Advanced practice providers role in expanding access and improving patient outcomes
  • Team-based care models, daily safety huddles and continuous process improvement


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Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

Houston Methodist (HM) employee

 Free 

Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* 

 $20
Click here to register!

Private physician (located outside the Greater Houston Area)

 Free

Resident / Fellow / Student

 Free

Allied Health Care Professional / All Others

 Free

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, residents, fellows, students, administration. 

Learning Objectives

After listening to this podcast episode, the participant will be able to:

  • Explain how team-based care models improve access and quality in ambulatory care settings.
  • Evaluate how effective integration of advanced practice providers (APPs) can improve access, care coordination, and patient outcomes within physician-led ambulatory practices.
  • Identify evidence-based ambulatory care strategies that improve patient safety, quality metrics, and operational performance.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/10/2026
Course expires: 
09/10/2028
Cost:
$20.00
Houston Methodist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
United States

Activity Director

Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM
Executive VP, Chief Physician Executive, Houston Methodist
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Academic Institute
Full Clinical Member, Research Institute
Department of Ophthalmology-Blanton Eye Institute
Houston Methodist Hospital
Weill Cornell Medical College

Dr. Schaal LinkedIn

Experts

Kayla Gutierrez, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, NEA-BC
Director of Advanced Practice
Houston Methodist Physician Organization

Margaret Head
Vice President, Clinical Operations
Houston Methodist Physician Organization
Houston Methodist Health System

 

 

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$20.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Registration Instructions

  • STEP 1 - Select the applicable fee and add to cart to complete the checkout process.
  • STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity. 

Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

Houston Methodist (HM) employee

 Free 

Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* 

 $20
Click here to register!

Private physician (located outside the Greater Houston Area)

 Free

Resident / Fellow / Student

 Free

Allied Health Care Professional / All Others

 Free

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.